... Unfortunately when I was younger I did smoke. I picked it up when I was about 19 and stopped when I became pregnant with my first child at 26. I was a somewhat heavy smoker. When my first daughter was born with Down Syndrome I never really picked it back up again. ... (19 replies)

... and I still have some pain in my lung, back, neck, every place that was affected by the chemo and radiation. ... (1 replies)

... Hello, I experienced pretty terrible pain in my esophagus just from radiation to the lymph nodes on each side of my neck, so I can't imagine how severe the problems are if the esophagus is hit directly. ... (2 replies)

... A few months ago I had a chest xray done because I had a swollen lymph node and they found scar tissue in my lungs. The doctor told me not to worry about it because it could be from medication I was taking for rheumatoid arthritis or chemicals I have inhaled. ... (12 replies)

... Hey, I am going through some pains that I am very terrified may be lung cancer. For over 24 hours, I have been having a discomfort pain in my lower ribs, just under them. And the discomfort has switched from the left side to the right. I also have a caugh that has lasted per a month. ... (2 replies)

... t, do not read into this more than you need to. I know from recent, I mean recent experience from all you are talking about. However, I want to touch base on the lung cancer scare. ... (5 replies)

... wonderful children. For a few months now I have had pain between my shoulder blades. Sometimes it feels like i just need to pop my back, I also have the same kind of pain in my Neck. I have to pop my neck now to get any relief from it. ... (1 replies)

... i a was diagnosed with stage 2 nsclc last july.as a non smoker this was a massive shock.i was lucky that a pet scan discovered that it hadnt spread beyond the lung and i had the right middle lode removed beginning of august followed by 4 rounds of precautionary chemo. ... (1 replies)

... I have noticed a dull constant pain in the middle of my back on the right side of my spine for about a week or 2. It is not horrible but always there. ... (6 replies)

... I had a lung xray because of my family history, lung cancer on both sides. They found a 2mm spot that they think is scar tissue, but wanted to watch. I had another xray that states it is now 3mm. My Dr. ... (4 replies)

... the doctor said it culd be a calcifaction. how ever recently i devloped a strange pain in the center of my chest when i push it in or suck in my chest. if that makes since. ... (2 replies)

... front and it was hurting when i took a breath. I am also feeling tired and have loose bowels.I was convinced i had lung cancer but i had a chest x ray on monday and everything was fine which was a relief but still dont know whats going on. ... (2 replies)

... left lung area for a long time now. ... (8 replies)

... Anyone who suspects they may have a lung problem should consult a physician. ... (3 replies)

... I went to see the doctor a month ago due to pain in my upper right back, she did a xray and found that I have a enlarged gland in my upper right lung, she said to repeat a xray in amonth to compare xrays... ... (0 replies)

... I went in to see the doctor as I had some pain in my upper back, they did a xray and saw a slightly swelled gland like nodule in my upper right lung...she wants me to wait a month and go back to get another xray done to compare xrays to see if I should go to a lung specialist.. ... (5 replies)

... Can mono go away on his own? or does it require medications? And is it life threatening? And I've been the last two days running fine, just major pain in my legs,hips(probably growing pains) The throat thing is confusing also because I sing too. So it might be from that, but I have no idea. What are the further signs and how long can mono last? (2 replies)

... Do people with lung cancer ever get pinching sensations around their rib cage and even pelvis? ... (0 replies)

... With my surgery they didnt have to cut ribs. They used a rib spreader to spread them for the surgery. ... (6 replies)

... I've been in permimenopause and menopause. I would say your symptoms suggest both. Night sweats are no fun! I also have constant pain in my back, but don't have lung cancer. It's part of the aging process. Do you exercise? ... (4 replies)